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Operating materials
Safety information
Vehicle features and
options
CAUTION
The use of poor-quality fuels may result in
harmful engine deposits or damage. Addition‐
ally, problems relating to drivability, starting and
stalling, especially under certain environmental
conditions such as high ambient temperature
and high altitude, may occur.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and sys‐
tems. When using these functions and systems,
the applicable laws and regulations must be ob‐
served.
If drivability problems are encountered, we rec‐
ommend switching to a high quality gasoline
brand and a higher octane grade — AKI num‐
ber — for a few tank fills. To avoid harmful en‐
gine deposits, it is highly recommended to pur‐
chase gasoline from Top Tier retailers.
Fuel recommendation
Failure to comply with these recommendations
may result in the need for unscheduled mainte‐
nance.
General information
Depending on the region, many gas stations sell
fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in win‐
ter, for instance helps make a cold start easier.
NOTICE
Even small quantities of the wrong fuel or
wrong fuel additives can damage the fuel sys‐
tem and engine. Furthermore, the catalytic
converter is permanently damaged. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not refuel or add
the following in the case of gasoline engines:
Gasoline
General information
For the best fuel efficiency, the gasoline should
be sulfur-free or very low in sulfur content.
▷ Leaded gasoline.
Fuels that are marked on the gas pump as con‐
taining metal must not be used.
▷ Metallic additives, for instance manganese
or iron.
Fuels with a maximum ethanol content of 25 %,
i. e. E10 or E25, may be used for refueling.
Do not press the Start/Stop button after refuel‐
ing with the wrong fuel. Contact a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Ethanol should meet the following quality stan‐
dards:
US: ASTM 4806–xx
CAN: CGSB-3.511–xx
xx: comply with the current standard in each
case.
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NOTICE
Engine oil
Incorrect fuels can damage the fuel system and
the engine. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Do not use fuels with a higher percentage
of ethanol than recommended. Do not refuel
with fuels containing methanol, e.g. M5 to
M100.
General information
The engine oil consumption is dependent on
your driving style and driving conditions.
Therefore, regularly check the engine oil level af‐
ter refueling by taking a detailed measurement.
The engine oil consumption can increase in the
following situations, for instance:
NOTICE
▷ Sporty driving style.
▷ Break-in of the engine.
▷ Idling of the engine.
Fuel that does not comply with the minimum
quality can compromise engine function or
cause engine damage. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Do not fill with fuel that does
not comply with the minimum quality.
▷ With use of engine oil types that are classified
as not suitable.
Different Check Control messages appear on the
Control Display depending on the engine oil
level.
Recommended fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 91.
M760Li:
Safety information
BMW recommends AKI 93.
NOTICE
Refuel with this gasoline to achieve the rated
performance and consumption values.
An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Immediately add engine oil.
Minimum fuel grade
BMW recommends AKI 89.
If you use gasoline with this minimum AKI Rating,
the engine may produce knocking sounds when
starting at high external temperatures. This has
no effect on the engine life.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have
the engine oil level corrected by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
Electronic oil measurement
General information
The electronic oil measurement has two measur‐
ing principles:
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▷ Monitoring.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
▷ Detailed measurement.
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a dynamic driving style, for instance when
taking curves aggressively, regularly perform a
detailed measurement.
General information
During the measurement, the idle speed is in‐
creased somewhat.
Monitoring
Functional requirements
▷ Vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
Concept
▷ Selector lever in selector lever position N or P
and accelerator pedal not depressed.
The engine oil level is monitored electronically
while driving and can be shown on the Control
Display.
▷ Engine is running and is at operating temper‐
ature.
If the engine oil level is outside its permissible
operating range, a Check Control message is
displayed.
Performing a detailed measurement
Via iDrive:
A red indicator light indicates that the en‐
gine oil pressure is too low.
1. "CAR"
2. "Vehicle status"
Functional requirements
3.
"Engine oil level"
A current measured value is available after ap‐
prox. 30 minutes of normal driving.
4. "Engine oil measurement"
5. "Start measurement"
The engine oil level is checked and displayed via
a scale.
Displaying the engine oil level
Via iDrive:
1. "CAR"
Adding engine oil
General information
2. "Vehicle status"
3.
"Engine oil level"
Only add engine oil when the message is dis‐
played in the instrument cluster. The quantity to
be added is indicated in the message shown on
the Control Display.
The engine oil level is displayed.
System limits
When making frequent short-distance trips or
using a dynamic driving style, it may not be pos‐
sible to calculate a measured value. In this case,
the measured value for the last, sufficiently long
trip is displayed.
Only add suitable types of engine oil, refer to
page 365.
Safely park the vehicle and switch off drive-ready
state before adding engine oil.
Take care not to add too much engine oil.
Detailed measurement
Concept
The engine oil level is checked when the vehicle
is stationary and displayed via a scale.
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Safety information
M760Li: Opening/closing the flap
Warning
Operating materials, for instance oils, greases,
coolants, fuels, can contain harmful ingredients.
There is a risk of injuries or danger to life. Fol‐
low the instructions on the containers. Avoid
the contact of articles of clothing, skin or eyes
with operating materials. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
When the flap is closed, it must latch.
Adding engine oil
1. Open the hood, refer to page 359.
NOTICE
An engine oil level that is too low causes en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Immediately add engine oil.
2. Open the lid counterclockwise.
NOTICE
Too much engine oil can damage the engine or
the catalytic converter. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. Do not add too much engine
oil. When too much engine oil is added, have
the engine oil level corrected by a dealer’s serv‐
ice center or another qualified service center or
repair shop.
3. Add engine oil.
4. Close the lid.
Engine oil types to add
General information
The engine oil quality is critical for the life of the
engine.
Overview
The oil filler neck is located in the engine com‐
partment, refer to page 358.
Only add the types of engine oil which are listed.
Safety information
NOTICE
Oil additives can damage the engine. There is a
risk of damage to property. Do not use oil addi‐
tives.
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More information about suitable oil ratings and
viscosity grades of engine oils can be requested
from a dealer’s service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop.
NOTICE
Incorrect engine oil can cause malfunctions in
the engine or damage it. There is a risk of dam‐
age to property. When selecting an engine oil,
make sure that the engine oil has the correct oil
rating.
Engine oil change
NOTICE
Engine oil that is not changed in timely fashion
can cause increased engine wear and thus en‐
gine damage. There is a risk of damage to
property. Do not exceed the service data indi‐
cated in the vehicle.
Suitable engine oil types
Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating
standards:
Gasoline engine
BMW Longlife-01 FE.
BMW Longlife-14 FE+.
BMW Longlife-17 FE+.
The vehicle manufacturer recommends that you
have a dealer's service center or another quali‐
fied service center or repair shop change the en‐
gine oil.
Oil ratings BMW Longlife-14 FE+ and BMW
Longlife-17 FE+ are not suitable for gasoline en‐
gines 50i and 60i.
Alternative engine oil types
If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not
available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil
with the following oil rating can be added:
Oil rating
API SL.
Coolant
API SM.
API SN.
General information
Coolant consists of water and additives.
Not all commercially available additives are suita‐
ble for the vehicle. Information about suitable ad‐
ditives is available from a dealer’s service center
or another qualified service center or repair shop.
Viscosity grades
Viscosity grades
SAE 0W-20.
SAE 0W-30.
The viscosity grade SAE 0W-20 is not suitable
for gasoline engines 50i and 60i.
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5. The coolant level is correct if it lies between
Safety information
the minimum and maximum marks in the filler
neck.
Warning
With the engine hot and the cooling system
open, coolant can escape and lead to scalding.
There is a risk of injury. Only open the cooling
system with the engine cooled down.
Warning
Additives are harmful and incorrect additives
can damage the engine. There is a risk of injury
and risk of damage to property. Do not allow
additives to come into contact with skin, eyes
or articles of clothing. Use suitable additives
only.
6. Close the lid.
Adding
1. Let the engine cool.
2. Open the hood, refer to page 359.
3. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, then open it.
Coolant level
General information
4. Open the coolant reservoir lid.
Vehicles with gasoline engine feature two cool‐
ing circuits. Always check the coolant levels of
both coolant reservoirs and refill as needed.
5. If the coolant is low, slowly add coolant up to
the specified level; do not overfill.
6. Close the lid.
The coolant level is indicated using minimum
and maximum markings in the filler neck of the
coolant reservoir.
7. Have the cause of the coolant loss eliminated
as soon as possible.
Depending on the engine installation, the coolant
reservoir is located on the right side or the left
side of the engine compartment, refer to
page 358.
Disposal
Comply with the relevant environmental
protection regulations when disposing of
coolant and coolant additives.
Checking the coolant level
1. Let the engine cool.
Washer fluid
2. Open the hood, refer to page 359.
3. Turn the lid of the coolant reservoir slightly
counterclockwise to allow any excess pres‐
sure to dissipate, then open it.
General information
All washer nozzles are supplied from one reser‐
voir.
4. Open the coolant reservoir lid.
Use a mixture of tap water and windshield
washer concentrate. If desired, a windshield
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washer concentrate containing antifreeze can be
used.
NOTICE
Recommended minimum fill quantity:
0.2 US gal/1 liter.
Mixing different windshield washer concen‐
trates or antifreeze can damage the washing
system. There is a risk of damage to property.
Do not mix different windshield washer concen‐
trates or antifreeze. Follow the information and
mixing ratios provided on the containers.
Safety information
Warning
Some antifreeze agents can contain harmful
substances and are flammable. There is a risk
of fire and a risk of injury. Follow the instruc‐
tions on the containers. Keep antifreeze away
from ignition sources. Do not refill operating
materials into different bottles. Store operating
materials out of reach of children.
Overview
United States: the washer fluid mixture ratio is
regulated by the U.S. EPA and many individual
states; do not exceed the allowable washer fluid
dilution ratio limits that apply. Follow the usage
instructions on the washer fluid container.
The washer fluid reservoir is located in the en‐
gine compartment.
Use of BMW’s Windshield Washer Concentrate
or the equivalent is recommended.
Malfunction
The use of undiluted windshield washer concen‐
trate or alcohol-based antifreeze can lead to in‐
correct readings at temperatures below
+5 ℉/-15 ℃.
Warning
Washer fluid can ignite and catch fire on con‐
tact with hot engine parts. There is a risk of in‐
jury or risk of damage to property. Only add
washer fluid when the engine is cooled down.
Next, fully close the lid of the washer fluid res‐
ervoir.
NOTICE
Silicon-containing additives in the washer fluid
for the water-repelling effect on the windows
can lead to damage to the washing system.
There is a risk of damage to property. Do not
add silicon-containing additives to the washer
fluid.
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